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Recent Blog Posts

  • 5 Types of Church Cultures

    I’ve been reading “Cracking Your Church’s Culture Code: 7 Keys to Unleashing Vision & Inspiration” by Samuel Chand. In his book, Dr. Chand lists five types of organizational cultures found in churches. Based on my experience over the years, I’ve seen these […] Read More

  • 2 Vital Truths To Introduce Kids To God

    Of all the character traits and truths we can teach children about God, I believe there are two vital truths that every child needs to understand. If they can grasp them, the rest of their faith journey can be built on these […] Read More

  • Live Like Christ

    I was reading J. I. Packer’s devotional, Knowing God’s Purpose For Your Life, the other day and thought I’d share his thoughts on our call to live like Christ. “In Christ believers are involved in a process of character change. The Holy […] Read More

  • Technology’s a Must in Reaching the Next Generation

    Technology is a way of life for the next generation. They are not impressed with the latest iPhone app or piece of technology…they expect it. Technology is influencing how younger generations learn and retain information. Our smartphones, laptops, and tablets have transformed […] Read More

  • What Our Next Generation Ministries Need

    In the parable of the mustard seed, Jesus asks two questions that have huge ramifications for our approach to next gen ministry. In Luke 13:18 Jesus said, “What is the Kingdom of God like? How can I illustrate it?” The answers to […] Read More

  • Child Size Your Children’s Ministry

    This summer I flew from Atlanta to Uganda for a mission trip. The time in Uganda was amazing; the 18 hours of traveling…not so much. I was cramped, uncomfortable, and nothing seemed to fit right. The chairs were too small, the legroom […] Read More

  • Spiritual Rhythms are Necessary for Spiritual Growth: Creating Spiritual Rhythms

    As followers of Christ, we must take personal responsibility to grow in our relationship with God. The truth is that spiritual growth doesn’t just happen. It involves the intentional practice of spiritual rhythms to help you connect with God on a regular […] Read More

  • Pass The Baton of Faith To Our Kids

    If you’re like me, every four years, you stay up far too late watching the Summer Olympics. I particularly love watching the 4×100 relay. The exchange of the baton in these races is crucial to the team’s success. Missing the exchange can […] Read More

  • “So What?”: The Question Every Children’s Ministry Must Answer

    I have to admit (though it may seem a little sacrilegious for a pastor), I was not a big fan of church as a kid. One of my first memories of going to church was when I was 5 or 6 years […] Read More

  • Beatitudes: Character Leads to Conduct

    I was reading through Jesus’ sermon on the mount and discovered a connection between the Beatitudes and the remainder of the chapter. Jesus shows our character leads to conduct. Jesus begins the sermon with the Beatitudes – they show us who we […] Read More

  • Here’s Your Sign: Why Churches Need Good Signage

    Last week, my wife and I took our kids to Six Flags over Georgia. It reminded me of comedian, Bill Engvall, and his “Here’s your sign” bit. The park is divided up into multiple areas that each have their own specific attractions. […] Read More

  • Who are you investing in?

    Who are you investing in? As church leaders, we often define our success by the crowds we attract. We long to impact as many people as possible. We desire to lead the largest ministry in town. We are energized by a packed […] Read More

  • Stop Making the Bible Boring

    Stop Making the Bible Boring

    We owe it to the next generation to stop making the Bible boring! The Bible is God’s story to us. And it is anything but boring. Unfortunately, we sometimes make the Bible boring in the way we lead our preschool and elementary […] Read More

  • 5 Prostitutes & An Invitation…Updated

    This post is an update to a post I wrote yesterday about five women that were in such a desperate situation that they selling their bodies to provide food and shelter for their children. Through the power of an invitation, all 5 […] Read More

  • 5 Prostitutes & an Invitation

    For the past couple of days I’ve been traveling around to different villages in Jinja, Uganda with a ministry called “God is Grace”. God is Grace is a ministry of compassion where women are supported for one year while they learn a […] Read More

  • Love is an action

    Love is an action

    “Love is an action” – a simple yet profound truth that encapsulates the heart of our spiritual journey. It is imperitive that we come to understand that love is not merely a sentiment but a dynamic force that propels us into meaningful […] Read More

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